Hotel at a Glance: Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Located on the white sand beaches of Biloxi, Harrah’s Gulf Coast features a 33,000-square-foot gaming floor that buzzes with activity 24 hours a day. Gamblers can try their luck with 35 table games including blackjack and craps, as well as 800 slots ranging from a penny to $100. The glitzy casino isn’t this 4-star hotel’s only draw, though.

• Dining: Dining credit valid at Magnolia House—founded by James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist Kelly English.
• Deluxe rooms are newly renovated with decor in rich shades of purple
• Best way to unwind: with a spa treatment such as the Renew body wrap, which helps relieve aches using vitamin- and mineral-infused mud
• Splish splash: The hotel features a hot tub and an outdoor pool that looks over the Gulf of Mexico. The outdoor pool and hot tub are open all year, and they’re reserved for ages 21 or older after 8 p.m.
• Recent renovations: The hotel underwent a $14 million hotel renovation in the spring of 2016.

Biloxi, Mississippi: Barrier Islands, Casinos, and Nature Trails

Though the coast of Biloxi is studded with glitzy casinos, the pace of life here is far from frenetic. Beachcombers can pause to watch the sun cast out an orange-and-pink haze as it dips beneath the horizon at the Gulf of Mexico. About 9 miles outside the city, you can explore Mississippi’s barrier-island beaches on the Nature’s Way hiking trail.

Insider's Guide to Harrah's Gulf Coast

Headed to Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Use this itinerary, and our Harrah's Gulf Coast deal, to get the most out of your vacation.